May 31, 2011

We love when our customers use a custom invitation design as a base for the themed details of their party! Check out this adorable, vintage bird themed Bridal Shower from Laura N! We love all of the little details!

From the top: Custom vintage bird invitation from Calligraphy Etc., coffee beans in jars as party favors with the personalized label - "Love is brewing!" and a gingham fabric tie around the jar {the bride and groom-to-be love visiting a local coffee shop where these beans came from}, gorgeous flower arrangements in grapevine "nests" with accents of green moss balls, pearl-dipped marshmallows on "I DO" flagged skewers, tiny bird nests and eggs in various jars around the house, and raspberry sorbet for dessert (in beautiful vintage glasses of course!)... by the way, doesn't all of the food, especially that fruit salad, look gorgeous??

May 28, 2011

One of our favorite things to do is create custom invitations for our customers- especially when they give us free reign to design!

This custom design for Cynthia sounded like a tall task- an event featuring muffins and manicures for a bridal party! Normally, food and nail polish don't mesh well together (visually), so we tried to go a different route... following in the fashion-forward steps of the Bride-to-Be. I asked the hostess of the party about the bride's style, and she mentioned that this girl is all about Tory Burch. So that's where we got our inspiration for this unique invitation!

Here's the "inspiration photo":

We loved all of the warm colors and the mix of patterns! Stripes are always a classic, and the honeycomb pattern is so earthy and yet geometric. Even the brown and golden yellow tones of this Summer collection are reminescent of baked muffin goodness... Yum!

Take a look at our version of this contemporary and fashion-forward invitation:

May 06, 2011

This weekend brings a holiday that all of us should really celebrate - Mother's Day! Without these women that brought us into the world(and no doubt threatened to take us out of it in our teenage years), where would we be? It's time to show Mom a little love, and we've got a few great gift ideas for you (don't worry, it's not too late)!

Let mom pamper herself with a luxurious bubble bath, candle, hand creme or perfume. Available in 4 fragrances, these are a great way to show mom you care with a something she's sure to enjoy... and feel beautiful using!

Gift idea for Mom #2: For the Queen of the Kitchen

If your mom is the queen of whipping up great dishes in the kitchen, she deserves the bragging rights. What about this fun and colorful "super mom" apron? Being a mom is a lot like being a super hero!

Let your mom show off how much she rocks with one of thesefun and whimsical aprons! It has clever sayings on it like "Getting it all done and looking great at it!" "Fighting family chaos in a snap!" "There isn't a pair of shorts that doesn't look good on her" and "Whiners can win- Scram!". The perfect gift for Mother's Day at only $22.99!

With so many styles and patterns to choose from, your mom is s ure to like a Vera Bradley tote bag, beach towel, luggage tag, duffel, or even umbrella. We also have fun paper products she can use at work- note cubes, highlighters, pens, spiral notebooks and the like. The best part? If it's not exactly what she wants, Mom can exchange it for something she does (who doesn't love a low committment gift)?

Gift idea for Mom #4: A Book with sentiments you don't have time to think of

The thoughts in the Mom Because of You (by Dan Zadra & Kobi Yamada) are inspiring reminders of all the ways our mothers make a lasting difference in the world. Who gave you life? Who made your house a home? Who held your hand and touched your heart? Beautiful and cheerful, the Mom Because of You book is the perfect way to say, Thank you, Mom, for a lifetime or warmth, laughter, wisdom and strength.

For those who prefer a little more sentiment (and have a little more time) we suggest the book For My Mother. Many mothers make baby books for their children, filling these tokens of love with photographs, reminiscences, and memorabilia. But how often do children return the favor? Now, adult children can look back and share their own memories of growing up with that most important person-Mom. Like a baby book in reverse, this keepsake album inspires adults to express all the reasons their mother is appreciated, and all the ways she has positively influenced their lives. Ready to be personalized with favorite stories, pictures, mementos, and more, the book includes 50 ideas to prompt the giver's thoughts, organized into three sections: Memories and Reflections, Favorite Things, and Gratitude and Lessons Learned. The artfully designed album also features special pages for personal messages and photographs and a ribbon page marker. When given by one or more children as a gift to their mother, this book is the ultimate expression of love and gratitude.

Gift idea for Mom #5: For moms who would appreciate an actual SCENT-iment

Candles. Everyone loves to receive them, especially Mom. In-store, choose from over a dozen scents of Voluspa or Aspen Bay Candles - both a fantastic choice for home or office and some of the best on the market. If you get Mom a candle, it's a given that her gratitude will "linger" in the air for long, long time.

No matter what you give Mom, make sure you tell her you love her this weekend. Moms like that kind of thing, and to some that's the best gift of all! Happy Mother's Day to all of our Moms out there!